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Nature's Gold

The benefits of honey go beyond its great taste; it’s a great natural source of carbohydrates which provide strength and energy to our bodies. There are more than 300 unique types of honey available in the United States, each originating from a different floral source.

The Amazing Honeybee!

Honey bees are the only insects that produce food for humans.

Bees and Beekeepers

Modern beekeepers seldom keep honeybees exclusively for beeswax production. Beeswax is harvested along with honey and separated for sale.

Pollination

One third of our food supply is directly dependent upon honeybee pollination. Commercial beekeepers move honeybees across the country to satisfy the needs of growers.

Queen Production

Each colony has only ONE queen. She is the reproductive engine of the colony. Many commercial beekeepers produce their own queens to satisfy the demand for splits as well as other beekeepers.

MHPA Event Calendar

MHPA Educational Videos

Videos showing various aspects of Beekeeping.

About the Minnesota Honey Producers Association

The Minnesota Honey Producers Association (MHPA) is a 501(c) nonprofit organization made up of commercial and hobby beekeepers. The goal of the organization is to promote the use of honey and to provide a better understanding of the role of honeybees throughout the Midwest. The organization was founded in 1907, and is one of the largest in the United States today. The MHPA is one of the founding fathers of the Minnesota Agricultural Society.